Also, if you are planning to get married in the next few months and don’t want braces in your wedding photos, lingual braces are the ideal choice.

Lingual braces are a good choice for those who don’t want to have Invisalign retainers that they may forget to use for weeks at a time. Or for those who just don’t want to have the hassle of putting retainers in and out of their mouth.

How Long Does it Take to Fix Crooked Teeth?

It really depends on the state of your teeth. If there is an overbite, overlapping teeth and so on will all impact how long you need braces for.

Lingual braces may take less time to do the job compared to traditional braces because of how efficient they are.

Generally, you can expect to wear them for anywhere from one to two years. Your orthodontist can give you an estimate based on the condition of your teeth at your initial consultation.

After your braces are removed, you will be given a set of retainers to wear at night. These ensure that your teeth stay in position after you have straightened them and the braces are off.

Lingual Braces Pros

Obviously, the biggest advantage of lingual braces is that they are invisible when you smile and talk.

Generally, people agree that the worst part of traditional braces is the way they look. Metal and wire bits covering most of your teeth are not attractive. Food can easily get caught in them as well.

Clearly, traditional braces and smiles don’t often go well together. Lingual braces let you get your smile back. Your smile will improve each week as your teeth are straightened invisibly.

With lingual braces, each bracket and wire is custom-made for each patient’s teeth, so they fit better and are more comfortable. Traditional braces come standard and don’t have the option to be customized.

You won’t have to worry about discoloration and stains on your teeth or braces. These things may happen with braces on the back of teeth but no one will see them so it’s not an issue.

The lingual braces industry is better regulated than conventional braces. Almost anyone can come up with conventional brace systems but, with lingual braces, you won’t get just any random company making them.

The WIN lingual system is a popular choice by many orthodontists because it offers an extremely flat design for improved comfort. WIN braces can be used on simple or complex cases and are have precision, German engineering.

Disadvantages of Lingual Braces

Both lingual and traditional braces share the con of discomfort. Having metal in your mouth takes some getting used to.

Traditional braces wearers complain that their lips and cheeks are sensitive at first. Lingual braces wearers say they feel discomfort on their tongue. Almost as if the tongue doesn’t have enough room in the mouth.

Your orthodontist will provide wax that you can use to cover the brackets. This provides a smooth glide across the backs of your teeth for your tongue’s comfort. After a few months, your tongue will be used to the braces and will not be sore.

Both types of braces can cause a slight lisp in the first few days of having braces. Not to worry, once your mouth adjusts, that lisp will fade away.

Lingual braces may be more difficult to clean. Because they are in the back of your mouth it is harder to see what you are doing. However, with practice, you can keep your dental hygiene up while getting your smile back.

Lingual braces may be more expensive than traditional metal braces. However, that is not always the case. If your teeth need just the lite version, for example, you would pay the same as other types of braces.

Ultra Smile Dentistry provides up to 2,000 pounds off the price of lingual braces. This makes this braces treatment comparable in cost to traditional braces.

The final con to lingual braces is that they take longer to be placed and adjusted. A session with a dentist might take twice as long as it would with regular braces.

Most of the cons of lingual braces are similar to the cons of normal braces. Most people feel that these cons are worth the huge benefits.

Final Thoughts on Lingual Braces Treatment

Thank you for reading all about lingual braces treatment. We hope that this post has been informative in giving you a better idea of what you can expect with braces on the back of teeth.

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